This iPad system has saved the company $1.2 million in two and a half years by cutting printing and paper costs. According to Pistor, there has also not been a single mistake on site because of outdated plans - which was once a common occurrence.

While iPads have been used to replace various components in smaller aircraft, this week American Airlines became the first U.S. airline to receive approval from the FAA to use the tablets as a replacement for Kitbags.